Course Overview
This 5-day training provides participants with the technical skills and methodologies required to prepare, manage, and report Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventories in line with international standards. The course covers IPCC guidelines, data collection, emission factor application, sectoral inventory compilation, and reporting for transparency and compliance. Practical exercises and case studies will enable participants to build accurate inventories, improve data quality, and align with national and organizational climate reporting frameworks.
Course Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
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Climate Change Officers
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Environmental and Sustainability Specialists
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Policy Makers and Government Officials
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Corporate ESG and Sustainability Managers
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Researchers and Analysts in Climate and Energy Sectors
Personal Impact
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Gain confidence in preparing accurate GHG inventories.
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Acquire hands-on experience in applying IPCC methodologies.
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Strengthen capacity to manage emission data across sectors.
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Improve analytical and reporting skills for climate action.
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Enhance career prospects in sustainability and climate policy.
Organizational Impact
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Strengthened institutional capacity for climate reporting and compliance.
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Improved data accuracy for national and corporate sustainability reporting.
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Alignment with UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, and ESG requirements.
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Increased credibility with donors, regulators, and investors.
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Enhanced ability to track and reduce organizational carbon footprints.
Course Outline
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles and guidelines of GHG inventory preparation.
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Collect and organize activity data relevant to emission sources.
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Apply emission factors and IPCC methodologies to calculate emissions.
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Compile and analyze inventory data across sectors.
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Prepare standardized GHG inventory reports for submission and disclosure.
Course Modules
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to GHG Inventories
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Overview of climate change reporting frameworks (UNFCCC, Paris Agreement).
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Principles of transparency, accuracy, completeness, comparability, consistency.
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Case Study: National GHG inventory preparation processes.
Module 2: Data Collection & Management
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Identifying activity data sources for key sectors (energy, AFOLU, waste, IPPU).
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Tools and databases for GHG data collection.
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Practical Exercise: Developing a GHG data collection template.
Module 3: Applying Emission Factors & IPCC Methodologies
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Types and sources of emission factors.
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Tiered approaches (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3).
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Practical Exercise: Calculating emissions for selected sectors.
Module 4: Inventory Compilation & Quality Assurance
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Organizing data into sectoral inventories.
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Ensuring consistency, uncertainty analysis, and QA/QC procedures.
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Workshop: Compiling a mini cross-sector GHG inventory.
Module 5: Reporting & Disclosure of GHG Inventories
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Structure and format of national and corporate inventory reports.
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Tools for online submission and transparency frameworks.
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Final Exercise: Preparing and presenting a GHG inventory report.
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Course Administration Details
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to outreach@indepthresearch.org
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